BANGOR - One of Emma Alley's reasons for choosing Husson University was not unlike why others choose it.

"Well it was close to home," she said. "So that was definitely a plus."

But Alley is no ordinary student. She was a star at Stearns High School as a member of the girls basketball program. Now, she's taking her talents to Husson to be a part of the Eagles' women's basketball team, and she's not alone.

"It's one of the things in recruiting that, you don't want to just bring in the best players. They've got to be good players, but they've got to fit," head coach Kissy Walker said of her recruiting process.

She noted the squad recruits to fit a mold that helps establish chemistry on the team, one of the major catalysts for Husson's recent success.

"They have to be liked by the other kids," she said. "And so our teammates that are here now, they're part of the recruiting process for us when we bring kids on campus.

BANGOR, Maine — Three former Washburn District High School basketball standouts are on the rosters of Husson University basketball teams, which open regular season play Nov. 18.

Mackenzie Worcester and Joan Overman, both 2015 graduates of WDHS, and Mitchell Worcester, who graduated in 2013, are members of the 2017-18 Eagle squads.

Mackenzie Worcester has started every game throughout her collegiate career and has totalled 816 career points. She scored 430 points last season, which is the 10th highest total for a single season in Husson women’s basketball history.